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"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

I won't beat about the bush. Brent is doing it really really hard at the moment. He and I barely have time to talk to each other, so don't surprised if you find getting in contact with him next to impossible. If it's difficult for me, it's impossible for the rest of you.

I don't speak for Buckles but I can tell you this: He loves you all dearly. Especially his sister Zephyr. You can rest assured that Matty the Damned will pin the stupid Swamp Yankee down sooner or later. He sends special hugs to Aunty Doxie, Iggy and Squeakie Boi.

I really appreciate that you touched base with Brent today, even if it was only briefly. I am so grateful.

But I have this deep sense of foreboding, and I'm very upset right now, myself. I feel guilty that I took so long to ask how he is, and am very, very concerned. In fact, if I could, I'd hop on a plane tonight, that's how worried I am.

To hell with anything else.

Excuse me, but I have to go right now, umm, my keyboard is getting wet.

I won't beat about the bush. Brent is doing it really really hard at the moment.

I was wondering why he wasn't showing up anymore on this Forum but thought he was simply busy. I'm really sorry to hear this but hopefully things will be better soon for Bucko, nevertheless hoping to see him soon, here and elsewhere.

I spent some several hours chatting with my beloved Buckles this afternoon. I can confirm that things are very difficult for him at this time, but he wants you guys to know that he's ok. He's a Boston Boy and an arch Yankee through and through and as such, a survivor.

He often reminds me that, "We won the fuckin' war honey!"

That to one side, it's not likely that Brent will be reappearing here anytime soon. It's got nothing to do with the Forums, just that his life is overly complex of late. Nevertheless, he may well turn up 5 minutes after I've posted this. You just can't tell with Bucko.

Let me reiterate, Bucko is ok. Not great, but ok. I'm sure you will all understand that I can't divulge any specifics but he has asked me to pass his gros bisous to one and all.

Whatever the hell gros bisous might be. I don't hold with all this foreign talk, but I'm sure it's good.